Jollibee Is a Filipino Treasure

🍗 Jollibee Is a Filipino Treasure 🍗

This week, we dive into the sweet, crunchy, culturally iconic legacy of Jollibee, the Filipino fast food chain with a bee mascot, a cult following, and a spaghetti recipe that would confuse most Americans. But to millions of Filipinos, it’s more than just a restaurant—it’s home.

Joining me is Jason Patrick Galit (JPG) from InterMyth, who grew up with Jollibee and has the love to prove it. From his first spaghetti to a fried chicken hand towel, this episode is deeply personal as he offers a lot of amazing insights into Jollibee's cultural significance.

🍝 Sweet Spaghetti with Hot Dogs: Where It Came From
🇵🇭 Jollibee = Cultural Ownership & Diaspora Pride
💃 A Bee Mascot That's Slightly H*rny
🎤 The Chicken Outage That Brought a Country to Its Knees
💥 A Deep-Fried Hand Towel Can't Ruin Jollibee's Image
🍞 Michael's Garlic Bread Spaghetti Sandwich Recipe (!!!)
📱 Benny Blanco Got Dragged for Disrespecting the Bee
🤝 How Jollibee Connects Families Across Generations

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What was your first Jollibee experience?

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👉 NEXT WEEK: We taste the real deal—fried chicken, spaghetti, palabok, and more—as we visit Jollibee in-person to see how it stacks up to Chili’s.